Category: allergens

9 Simple Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

You’re not just imagining it: Pollen allergy season gets worse every year. Hotter temps translate to more potent pollen, which comes from trees, grasses, flowers and weeds, for a longer period of time. Ragweed, birch, sagebrush, cedar and oak are some of the most common pollen allergens. And while you can’t do much to control…


Fall Allergens That Can Sneak Up on You

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move through fall, even if they’re mainly allergic to pollens in spring and summer. Sometimes the symptoms are…


Crocodile Meat Can Trigger Anaphylaxis in Fish-Allergic Individuals, Experts Warn

A study conducted by James Cook University has found that crocodile meat can trigger dangerous allergic responses if consumed by people that are allergic to fish. “Fish allergy affects up to three percent of the general population and frequently results in life-threatening anaphylaxis,” said lead researcher Dr Thimos Reuthers. Crocodile meats are typically considered to…